Passionate about tech and creativity. Graphic design roots, IT engineering background. Former marketing lead, now crafting frontend magic at Warner Bros Discovery. Embracing technology's limitless canvas to create captivating experiences!

Passionate about tech and creativity. Graphic design roots, IT engineering background. Former marketing lead, now crafting frontend magic at Warner Bros Discovery. Embracing technology's limitless canvas to create captivating experiences! Show more

Randolph West (they/them) writes about the Microsoft Data Platform, having worked with SQL Server since the late 1990s. When not writing about technology, you can see them acting on the stage and screen, or doing voices for independent video games. Former five-time Data Platform MVP and charter member of the Azure Data Community Advisory Board. Founder of the Calgary Data User Group. Connect with Randolph on Twitter, or buy their books on Amazon.

Randolph West (they/them) writes about the Microsoft Data Platform, having worked with SQL Server since the late 1990s. When not writing about technology, you can see them acting on the stage and screen, or doing voices for independent video games. F... Show more

Saj Zaman, the Founder of Finally Free Productions (FFP), boasts a wealth of experience in the technology industry as a serial entrepreneur and expert in scaling up businesses. With over a decade of experience, Saj has honed his skills in custom app, software, and game development, as well as blockchain development, catering to clients nationwide.

Under his leadership, FFP has achieved remarkable success, becoming a testament to Saj's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. Recognizing the immense potential for growth through mobile applications, he has guided countless business owners in establishing a strong presence in their respective industries. FFP prides itself on transforming clients' ideas into service apps that fuel business growth and deliver tangible results.

Saj's profound impact on the tech industry is further underscored by his dedication to designing sophisticated software and high-quality applications. Alongside his driven FFP team, Saj exemplifies a relentless pursuit of perfection in realizing clients' visions. By continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible, he is shaping the future of technology and making an indelible mark on the industry.

Saj Zaman, the Founder of Finally Free Productions (FFP), boasts a wealth of experience in the technology industry as a serial entrepreneur and expert in scaling up businesses. With over a decade of experience, Saj has honed his skills in custom app,... Show more

Ben Vanderberg is a Principal Platform Evangelist for Adobe Acrobat platform. For the last 15 years, he has worked with organizations to help drive automation and paperless technologies. With the release of the iPad and the iPhone, he helped publishing organizations drive cross-publishing to the web, mobile, and traditional paper. At Adobe, he has been helping drive innovation in documents through e-signatures (Adobe Sign) and document automation using Adobe Document Services. He is also working with many enterprise platforms, including SalesForce, Microsoft 365, AWS, Azure, and other platforms. Ben is also an editor and contributor to Adobe Tech Blog.

Ben Vanderberg is a Principal Platform Evangelist for Adobe Acrobat platform. For the last 15 years, he has worked with organizations to help drive automation and paperless technologies. With the release of the iPad and the iPhone, he helped publishi... Show more

From running street teams to making a music documentary, Christine spent most of my adolescence deeply entrenched in the music industry and went on to receive an undergrad degree in Music Business, followed by an MBA in Marketing and a Masters in Data Science. She managed to combine all of her passions into roles consulting and working with various music startups, venues, festivals, radio stations and labels bridging the gap between music, data & business. Originally from Baltimore, MD, USA, Christine spent 2 years in Stockholm most recently as the Head of Data & Insights for Universal Music Sweden and now calls London home working as the Director of Data & Insights for Global Marketing at Warner Music Group, where Christine use data to tell stories & help guide our artist's journeys.

From running street teams to making a music documentary, Christine spent most of my adolescence deeply entrenched in the music industry and went on to receive an undergrad degree in Music Business, followed by an MBA in Marketing and a Masters in Dat... Show more

Lucija Majnarić diplomirala je anglistiku i komparativnu književnost na FFZG-u 2024. godine. Tema njezina diplomskog rada bila je Novel in the Time of the Internet: A Closer Look at the Fanfiction Phenomenon, a svoj account na AO3-u napravila je još davne 2013. godine.
Trenutno uči djecu snimati filmove.

Lucija Majnarić diplomirala je anglistiku i komparativnu književnost na FFZG-u 2024. godine. Tema njezina diplomskog rada bila je Novel in the Time of the Internet: A Closer Look at the Fanfiction Phenomenon, a svoj account na AO3-u napravila je još ... Show more

Rebecca Grier, Ph.D. is a behavioural scientist with 20 years experience in product development across various business sectors. Most recently she was the lead for Customer-Driven: EMEA at Microsoft, with the goal to change product making culture to be more customer obsessed. Previously she moved Ford to consider people with disabilities in the design of their autonomous vehicles and the US DoD to include user experience in testing of systems. She currently lives in Dublin with her husband and son.

Rebecca Grier, Ph.D. is a behavioural scientist with 20 years experience in product development across various business sectors. Most recently she was the lead for Customer-Driven: EMEA at Microsoft, with the goal to change product making culture to ... Show more

Davide is a software developer, with a strong interest in games as tools for learning, experimentation, and community building. Over the years, he has collaborated on board games, urban games, and game-related events, often working alongside people who "do this for real". His journey with Game Jams started as a participant and naturally evolved into taking organizational roles, after countless Jams experienced both on-site and online. What began with curiosity during his first hackathon in 2017 quickly turned into an ongoing exploration of how constraints, play, and imperfect environments can spark creativity. Davide enjoys mixing structure with chaos, serious problem-solving with playful experimentation. When he's not developing or designing games, he is part of an improvisational theatre troupe, an experience that strongly influences how he approaches collaboration, facilitation, and embracing the unexpected.

Davide is a software developer, with a strong interest in games as tools for learning, experimentation, and community building. Over the years, he has collaborated on board games, urban games, and game-related events, often working alongside people w... Show more

Victoria Campbell, a seasoned enterprise UX Designer, specializes in design strategy and innovation—making connections and solving customer and business problems that ease the collective burden.

For the last 9 years, Victoria has worked at Fidelity Investments, with multi-disciplinary product teams, to craft user experiences for those enrolling in and using health benefits, as well as those navigating life's biggest moments, like starting a family or losing a loved one. She combines her graphic design expertise with her passion for systems thinking to imagine new ways to meet peoples needs, employing design thinking mindsets and methods to find the sweet spot between user desirability, technology feasibility, and business viability.

Victoria Campbell, a seasoned enterprise UX Designer, specializes in design strategy and innovation—making connections and solving customer and business problems that ease the collective burden. For the last 9 years, Victoria has worked at Fideli... Show more

Bharat Singh is a creative leader with over 14 years of experience shaping brands at the intersection of design, product, and storytelling. His work goes beyond campaigns, focusing on building brands as living systems that influence how people think, feel, and behave.

Currently leading brand and experience design at Scapia, he works closely across product and growth to create cohesive, high-trust experiences at scale. Previously, at Khatabook, he led design across 20M+ users, building teams and systems that improved both speed and clarity of execution.

He is deeply interested in how taste is formed, how culture shapes creative decisions, and how teams can move beyond patterns to develop original points of view. His approach blends structure with intuition, helping teams create work that is not just effective, but meaningful.

Bharat Singh is a creative leader with over 14 years of experience shaping brands at the intersection of design, product, and storytelling. His work goes beyond campaigns, focusing on building brands as living systems that influence how people think,... Show more

I am a seasoned business analyst with over 14 years of experience bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. Having started a career in quality assurance, [Your Name] transitioned into strategic business analysis, bringing a unique end-to-end perspective across project lifecycles.

With expertise in digital transformation, platform migrations, and enterprise-scale implementations, [Your Name] has successfully led initiatives across industries, including fitness, retail, e-commerce, and SaaS.

I am a seasoned business analyst with over 14 years of experience bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. Having started a career in quality assurance, [Your Name] transitioned into strategic business analysis, bringing a un... Show more

Sanchi Bhardwaj is a Strategic Designer and Design Advisor working at the intersection of governance, public systems, and social innovation. Currently Research & Strategy Lead and Founding Partner at Crossed Design, she has spent 13 years working across the Global South and APAC, advising governments, international development agencies, and multilateral organisations on embedding human-centered design into policy, programs, and institutional thinking. A postgraduate in Strategic Design Management from NID, Sanchi brings a rare combination of design research, systems thinking, and strategic communication to some of the most complex development challenges of our time.
Her work spans behaviour change, sustainability, and social impact — often in contexts where design has never had a seat at the table. She has worked in senior advisory and leadership capacities with organisations such as GIZ, British Council, and Adobe, shaping how design thinking is applied to governance and development at scale. Known for translating complex, multi-stakeholder realities into clear strategic frameworks, she works closely with policy makers, educators, and community leaders to ensure that interventions are not just well-designed but genuinely inclusive. A committed advocate for design-led governance, Sanchi continues to push for design to move from the margins of public systems to the center of decision-making across India and beyond.

Sanchi Bhardwaj is a Strategic Designer and Design Advisor working at the intersection of governance, public systems, and social innovation. Currently Research & Strategy Lead and Founding Partner at Crossed Design, she has spent 13 years working acr... Show more

Pozdrav, ja sam Dora ^^
Studentica sam na 5. godini MEFZG-a, a od akademske godine 2025./2026. sam u vodstvu studentske sekcije za kreativno izražavanje Hipokart gdje organiziramo razne radionice. Ponosni sam nositelj titule "ona cura koja crta pod predavanjem"
Crtanje mi je od malena najdraži hobi, a posebno volim dizajnirati nove likove. Osim toga bavim se i cosplayem, perlicama te sam zakoračila i u svijet artist alley izlagača.

Pozdrav, ja sam Dora ^^ Studentica sam na 5. godini MEFZG-a, a od akademske godine 2025./2026. sam u vodstvu studentske sekcije za kreativno izražavanje Hipokart gdje organiziramo razne radionice. Ponosni sam nositelj titule "ona cura koja crta pod ... Show more

Prvi cosplay mi je bio 2014. godine kada sam pronašao ljubav prema prenošenju fikcionalnih likova u stvarnost. Redovni sam posjetitelj Sferakona od 2015. kada sam počeo i sudjelovati na cosplay natjecanjima. U svojoj cosplay povijesti držim nekoliko nagrada i više angažmana za različite događaje od kojih je najveći bio Gamers8 WCS gdje imam čast predstavljati hrvatsku uz Purple Toast u Saudijskoj Arabiji 2023. godine.

Prvi cosplay mi je bio 2014. godine kada sam pronašao ljubav prema prenošenju fikcionalnih likova u stvarnost. Redovni sam posjetitelj Sferakona od 2015. kada sam počeo i sudjelovati na cosplay natjecanjima. U svojoj cosplay povijesti držim nekoliko ... Show more

Soy Christian Rivera, desarrollador y apasionado del diseño con propósito. Actualmente soy Director de Desarrollo en Graphxsource, donde lidero equipos enfocados en la automatización de diseño gráfico y producción, creando soluciones web y productos impulsados por inteligencia artificial.

Antes de asumir este rol, trabajé como UI/UX Lead y Frontend Developer, lo que me permitió combinar lo mejor del diseño y la tecnología para construir experiencias centradas en las personas. Me interesa especialmente cómo la UX y la IA generativa pueden convivir para crear herramientas más intuitivas, humanas y útiles.

Disfruto aprender, compartir conocimiento y ayudar a que los equipos crezcan juntos. Para mí, el buen diseño no se trata solo de estética, sino de facilitarle la vida a quien usa la tecnología.

Soy Christian Rivera, desarrollador y apasionado del diseño con propósito. Actualmente soy Director de Desarrollo en Graphxsource, donde lidero equipos enfocados en la automatización de diseño gráfico y producción, creando soluciones web y productos ... Show more

Ingeniera electrónica de la gloriosa Universidad Nacional de Colombia, trabajé y fui practicante de Arquitecta de Soluciones en AWS, en la actualidad soy Consultora Cloud para Clouxter, un partner de AWS. Es mi primer año como Community Builder AWS en el campo de Seguridad. Tengo las certificaciones de AWS de AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate y la de AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional. He sido voluntaria de AWS Women Colombia desde el 2021, año en que con un equipo de chicas ganamos el primer lugar de CyberWomen Challenge CTF Colombia.

Ingeniera electrónica de la gloriosa Universidad Nacional de Colombia, trabajé y fui practicante de Arquitecta de Soluciones en AWS, en la actualidad soy Consultora Cloud para Clouxter, un partner de AWS. Es mi primer año como Community Builder AWS e... Show more

Kabelo Lehlongwane has spent two decades helping enterprises connect systems that weren't designed to talk to each other — from rail infrastructure to retail banking to broadcast media. By day, he's a Strategy Director at Accenture Song (recovering Ad Man @ King James and FCB Africa), where he's delivered work for brands like Coca-Cola and South African Tourism recognised at Cannes and One Show. By night, he's the founder of KYL Solutions, where he builds the tools he wishes existed. KYLIDESCOPE — a multi-machine agentic IDE that wires AI models across devices — is what happens when a strategist with no formal networking background decides the dev tools aren't working the way he thinks. Tailscale is the reason it actually works. He is a an inexperienced techie but a paid speaker, having been invited to speak at the
inaugural Athar Festival of Creativity and GovTech 2025 among many other events.

Kabelo Lehlongwane has spent two decades helping enterprises connect systems that weren't designed to talk to each other — from rail infrastructure to retail banking to broadcast media. By day, he's a Strategy Director at Accenture Song (recovering A... Show more

Vanessa Shultz is a Senior Full Stack Developer at Dimensional Innovations whose passion is creating interactive experiences where code, 3D models, animations, and hardware come to life. Her work includes interactive projections, kiosks, mobile games, and plenty of other wildly animated ideas brought to life through creative problem-solving. The process usually involves breaking a few things and learning new tools quickly. Her motto: If something fails five minutes before the demo, well, that is what we call "the process." Cue the matcha.

Vanessa Shultz is a Senior Full Stack Developer at Dimensional Innovations whose passion is creating interactive experiences where code, 3D models, animations, and hardware come to life. Her work includes interactive projections, kiosks, mobile games... Show more

Designer and Entrepreneur

Designer and Entrepreneur Show more

Sara supports organizations in their Agile journeys and product practices, as a coach or freelance manager.
She co-founded La Places des Grenouilles, an anti-sexist association, in 2021.
She is passionate about arts and words, diversity and inclusion, gastronomy and NVC.

Sara supports organizations in their Agile journeys and product practices, as a coach or freelance manager. She co-founded La Places des Grenouilles, an anti-sexist association, in 2021. She is passionate about arts and words, diversity and inclu... Show more

Profissional de tecnologia e comunicação com experiência em engenharia de conteúdo, estratégia digital e gestão de projetos em ambientes corporativos globais. Atuou em projetos de tecnologia de alta complexidade e realizou transição de carreira dentro do mesmo ecossistema, passando de Content Engineer para Client Engagement Manager.

Possui formação em Letras, com forte atuação em comunicação estratégica, processos e relacionamento entre times multidisciplinares. Paralelamente à carreira em tecnologia, desenvolve projetos artísticos e culturais como guitarrista, vocalista e idealizadora, integrando criatividade, disciplina e visão sistêmica em sua trajetória profissional.

Profissional de tecnologia e comunicação com experiência em engenharia de conteúdo, estratégia digital e gestão de projetos em ambientes corporativos globais. Atuou em projetos de tecnologia de alta complexidade e realizou transição de carreira dentr... Show more

Mila je član SFere koji se mota po Kajzerici već par godina, a sad se dala nagovoriti i na organizaciju SFeraKona. Postavlja naizgled jednostavna pitanja na konovima, koja vas zapravo tjeraju na razmišljanje. Odavno igra razne društvene igre, a (skoro) uvijek je otvorena za probati novu. Član hrvatske Carcassonne reprezentacije 2024. i 2025. Kapetan hrvatske Azul reprezentacije 2025./2. sezona

Mila je član SFere koji se mota po Kajzerici već par godina, a sad se dala nagovoriti i na organizaciju SFeraKona. Postavlja naizgled jednostavna pitanja na konovima, koja vas zapravo tjeraju na razmišljanje. Odavno igra razne društvene igre, a (skor... Show more

After 15 years as a unit production manager in the film and television industry, I’ve made the pivot to tech. Here to share my journey and insight with fellow pivoters!

After 15 years as a unit production manager in the film and television industry, I’ve made the pivot to tech. Here to share my journey and insight with fellow pivoters! Show more

I have been writing code for about 25 years yet strive to learn something new every day. I’ll never let a technical issue get the best of me and will always find a solution to the problem. My specialties over the last 10 years have been NET C# and Office 365 development. I can make SharePoint look good!

I have been writing code for about 25 years yet strive to learn something new every day. I’ll never let a technical issue get the best of me and will always find a solution to the problem. My specialties over the last 10 years have been NET C# and ... Show more

José Alberto Colón-Rodríguez is a bilingual content strategist with a Master in Journalism and Innovation (focus in IA) and AI Certificate from FIU. With experience at Telemundo PR, Houston and Philadelphia, he masters Artificial Intelligence tools for audiovisual production and data analytics. His profile blends editorial rigor with a technological vision tailored for new generations of news consumers.

José Alberto Colón-Rodríguez is a bilingual content strategist with a Master in Journalism and Innovation (focus in IA) and AI Certificate from FIU. With experience at Telemundo PR, Houston and Philadelphia, he masters Artificial Intelligence tools f... Show more

Kae9mm is a cyber musician who blends hip-hop, techno and futuristic themes in his music. He is known for his innovative use of virtual reality and augmented reality in his live performances and music videos. He has recently partnered with United Realites, a leading metaverse company, to create immersive and interactive experiences for his fans. Kae9mm aims to push the boundaries of music and technology and to explore new dimensions of creativity and expression.

Kae9mm is a cyber musician who blends hip-hop, techno and futuristic themes in his music. He is known for his innovative use of virtual reality and augmented reality in his live performances and music videos. He has recently partnered with United Rea... Show more

Name: Rhenie “Red” Punzalan
Role: Brand Management Consultant, Visual Storyteller, Creative Director
Location: Philippines

Description:
Rhenie “Red” Punzalan is a multi-disciplinary creative specializing in holistic brand management, personal branding, and visual storytelling. With a foundation rooted in digital art, fashion photography, and strategic marketing, his work bridges emotion and structure—transforming ideas into compelling brand experiences.

His creative journey began over a decade ago through photo manipulation and surreal compositions using Adobe Photoshop, evolving into a distinct approach that blends conceptual photo-surrealism with intentional storytelling. Today, he helps brands, creatives, and executives articulate their identity with clarity, depth, and visual precision.

Red’s philosophy centers on creating from feeling rather than imitation—encouraging individuals to embrace their multiplicity and express their authentic voice in a saturated digital landscape. Through his work, he continues to advocate for multi-potentiality, proving that it’s not only acceptable to be many—but powerful.

Core Expertise:

Holistic Brand Strategy Personal Branding for Creatives & Executives Visual Storytelling & Creative Direction Conceptual Photography & Photo Surrealism Digital Marketing & Content Strategy

Philosophy:
Create from what you feel, not just what you see.

Notable Work:
Collaborations with local and international beauty and lifestyle brands, including Kedma, Inglot, Origani, Vine Esthetics, and independent creative projects merging fashion and surreal visual narratives.

Current Focus:
Empowering multi-passionate individuals to build intentional, emotionally resonant personal brands through strategy and creative expression.

Name: Rhenie “Red” Punzalan Role: Brand Management Consultant, Visual Storyteller, Creative Director Location: Philippines Description: Rhenie “Red” Punzalan is a multi-disciplinary creative specializing in holistic brand management, personal b... Show more

Vedran dolazi iz Sv. Ivana Zeline, gdje ponajviše čita, a nešto manje piše i crta.
Čime se bavi kad ne šeće svojih osam i pol mačaka, saznajte na:
www.vedranmavrovic.com

Vedran dolazi iz Sv. Ivana Zeline, gdje ponajviše čita, a nešto manje piše i crta. Čime se bavi kad ne šeće svojih osam i pol mačaka, saznajte na: www.vedranmavrovic.com Show more

I am a designer from the Brazilian Northeast and a Digital Business specialist, whose practice connects design, technology, and communication. My work focuses on building solutions that make sense in real-world contexts, especially where structural inequalities still define access and opportunities. I view design as a powerful mediation tool between people, systems, and possible futures. More than just solving problems, my interest lies in questioning which problems we choose to solve, driving a critical and impactful approach.

I am a designer from the Brazilian Northeast and a Digital Business specialist, whose practice connects design, technology, and communication. My work focuses on building solutions that make sense in real-world contexts, especially where structural i... Show more

Mihaela Marija Perković je autorica, urednica, prevoditeljica, novinarka, PRuša, poduzetnica, SFerašica i još svašta nešto. U SF fandomu je predsjednica žirija za nagradu SFera, GUFF delegat za Australiju 2013, Hospitality head za Worldcon 2017. Dobitnica nagrade nagrade ESFS Best Promoter 2015 i nagrade SFERA 2021. za novelu "Teutina lađa",

Mihaela Marija Perković je autorica, urednica, prevoditeljica, novinarka, PRuša, poduzetnica, SFerašica i još svašta nešto. U SF fandomu je predsjednica žirija za nagradu SFera, GUFF delegat za Australiju 2013, Hospitality head za Worldcon 2017. Dob... Show more